Antigua US Consulate Reviews

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Got to the consulate at 710 for my 730 meeting. Didn't carry much more than my file and my phone. There are lockers outside for small bags, or purses. When you get into the embassy you are scanned and the phone is taken from you and you are given a number to collect it back when you leave.

I made it into the interview area and was told to wait. When window number 5 was free I was called and handed in my passport, passport pictures, marriage certificate, originals to all my police records, a marriage certificate for my in-laws. Then I was asked a few questions about the the intended address, the telephone number for my spouse, and asked to clarify if my spouse and the joint sponsor lived in the same house.

After waiting a few hours I was called to the second interview window.

Asked how I met my wife
What were we both doing in that country
How long have we dated for
What we did after I graduated and left
How we c... read complete review

Interview was scary, but god was with us!! They asked my husband so many questions, I almost thought he was going to get denied, like they doubted him but victory was ours! Time to move on with our lives now!

We arrived at 7:45 am for our 9:00 am interview. We had two bags: my purse and a leather portfolio with all of our documents with me. They would not let me bring in my purse. They argued with me about my portfolio, but I told them that I must have this because it contains our papers - 3-hole punched. In the end, they allowed me the portfolio, but only if I removed the calculator inside. They provide lockers for bags.

We went through airport style security. On the inside, a woman passed out numbers to others, but not to "green card" applicants (K-1 visas are in this category). We are told to go to another room and instructed to walk up to Window 3 when she is available. The woman in Window 3 called other names so we didn't know exactly when to approach. 20 minutes later, the female guide/security guard said: "I told you that you were next in line". So next tim... read complete review

To receive the appointment letter, it is better to request both Package 3 and 4 via email - BridgetownIV@state.gov as the postal services are not the most reliable. You can submit the request for Package 4 with a scanned copy of your signature and the date

When assembling your documentation, pay close attention to Package 3 and the medicial information in Package 4. However, the actual documentation is listed on this website (http://barbados.usembassy.gov/iv-k_1_visas.html). It is not explict in the Package 3 or 4. Note that I was approved but I had no idea that I had to submit two additional documents, including one that I had to request from another country. This cause a delay in issuing of my visa.

When going to the Embassy, there are four checkpoints. Although, you are applying for a K-1 visa. It is considered under the Green Card category. So m... read complete review